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Accident closed eastbound I-94

The accident happened in a construction zone near mile post 9, just west of Roberts1 / 2

West bound traffic on I-94 was backed up to Hudson, awaiting to exit the freeway at Exit 4. Traffic was able to get back on I-94 at the Roberts (Highway 65) interchange. The photo shows the traffic near the River Falls Exit (Exit 3).2 / 2

A traffic accident near milepost 9, just west of Roberts, closed east bound I-94 at exit 4 Wednesday afternoon. Cars were directed off the freeway at exit 4 and could not re-enter I-94 until the Roberts interchange with Highway 65.

The accident occurred in a narrow area in a construction zone, probably contributing to the need to divert traffic off the freeway. It is expected that the lanes will be reopened later Wednesday afternoon. Details of the accident itself were not immediately available

Doug Stohlberg has been part of the Hudson Star-Observer since 1973 and has been editor since 1987. He worked at the New Richmond News from 1971 to 1973. He holds a bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota.